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Not knowing what she would encounter at the Lin family home, Ye Wenyu could only calm herself down and face it bravely. She thought to herself, in her past life, she was one of the main characters, but in this life, she tried her best to distance herself from Lin Tingfeng. So, today, although she had arrived at the Lin family's old residence, she was just an outsider. She could watch a good show as an outsider, so there was nothing to be nervous or sad about.
Her heart remained calm, and she kept a certain distance from everyone, remaining an observer from the sidelines; this would ensure her safety. But for some reason, she always harbored an inexplicable worry and concern for Lin Tingfeng.
Ye Wenyu pondered for a moment before entering the Lin family's old house and arriving at the living room. The living room was five times the size of an ordinary family's living room, but it was dimly lit, and the heavy mahogany furniture resembled huge wild beasts, creating an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Standing next to Cai Wenchuan, before even entering the house, she felt someone looking at her with a strange gaze. Curious, she looked up and saw a middle-aged woman in purple. Though past her prime, she still possessed a captivating charm, a testament to how breathtakingly beautiful she had been in her youth.
Could she be?
Lin Tingyue had already walked to the side of the woman in purple, and Ye Wenyu knew that the woman staring at her was most likely Lin Tingyue's mother.
She had heard of this woman before. Lin Tingfeng was almost murdered while driving at night, and both he and she had suspected that this woman in purple was the culprit. She was indeed the prime suspect.
In her previous life, she seemed to have had little chance to meet Lin Tingyue's mother. Unexpectedly, in this life after her rebirth, by some twist of fate, she actually started meeting her.
I heard she's a very scheming woman.
At this moment, Lin Tingfeng slowly walked in from behind them. He stood not far from Ye Wenyu, his tall and slender shadow covering her. It felt as if she was within his protective circle, giving her a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.
Ye Wenyu didn't dare to look at him, not knowing why he chose this position, because Cai Wenchuan was standing closer to Old Master Lin than he, his own son.
It's too strange. The relationships in the Lin family are too complicated. The father and son don't act like father and son, and the master and servant don't act like master and servant.
An elderly man with severe blindness, dressed in loose-fitting striped loungewear, sat in a wheelchair next to the woman in purple, who was holding onto the wheelchair's handle.
Cai Wenchuan stepped forward, bowed his head, and said respectfully, "Master, I've arrived. I'm Xiao Cai."
Ye Wenyu was stunned again. She knew that Cai Wenchuan had always resented being the son of a housekeeper. He had spent his whole life resisting the identity that his family had given him. Unexpectedly, in front of Old Master Lin, he was still respectful and courteous, like a servant.
Grandpa Lin slowly opened his eyes at this moment. The relaxed muscles on his cheeks were like a waterfall. He looked at Cai Wenchuan quietly, nodded with satisfaction, and said slowly, "Very good, Xiao Cai, you've come."
Cai Wenchuan forced a smile.
Old Master Lin thought for a moment, then said to him, "It's just that your father isn't here—"
Cai Wenchuan immediately explained, "My dad is getting old, so he resigned early and took my mom on a trip abroad. They're probably in Germany now."
Hearing this, Old Master Lin's face darkened. He raised his head and shouted at Lin Tingfeng, who was standing in the distance, "Go! Go find my Old Cai right now! I won't be able to die in peace without him!"
The sound was like a thunderbolt. No one expected a dying man to have such a loud voice.
Everyone present was taken aback. The Lin family's private lawyer and private doctor looked at each other, neither of them able to understand how Old Cai held such an important place in Old Master Lin's heart!
Lin Tingfeng immediately agreed and hurriedly left.
Ye Wenyu had no idea how Lin Tingfeng had managed to find Uncle Cai, who was abroad, in such a short time.
At this moment, Old Master Lin slowly looked at Cai Wenchuan, smiled at him, stretched out a trembling hand, pointed to the woman in purple behind him, and said to Cai Wenchuan, "Little Cai, look, Azi is back."
Cai Wenchuan raised his head, looked at Lin Tingyue's mother, nodded to her, and respectfully greeted her, "Madam, you're back. You're still as young and beautiful as ever."
Zhang Yingzi smiled at Cai Wenchuan, a hint of warmth appearing in her icy gaze.
Grandpa Lin seemed lost in memories of the past, holding Zhang Yingzi's hand tightly with one hand, and said to Cai Wenchuan, "Little Cai, look, Azi has come back to my side, she will never leave again."
Xu Xiaohong, her eyes red with anger, turned and went back to her room.
Cai Wenchuan thought that he was indeed a critically ill person. He had said this once before, but he might have forgotten it, so he said it again. He couldn't help but think of Master Lin ten years ago, when he was shrewd and powerful.
He had nothing to say, so he could only nod again.
Grandpa Lin beckoned to him and said with a smile, "Little Cai, come here."
Cai Wenchuan was stunned for a moment, looked around, and saw that the others were also very surprised. He could only nod and try to smile as he walked to Old Master Lin's side.
In that instant, Zhang Yingzi saw Cai Wenchuan approaching, and as if his being valued confirmed her suspicions, a charming smile appeared on her beautiful face.
Grandpa Lin instructed, "Azi, go out for a walk first."
Zhang Yingzi knew that the old man had something to say to Cai Wenchuan, so she tactfully agreed and went out.
Old Master Lin waved his hand wearily and said to the others, "I'm tired. You can go out and rest for a bit, then come back in half an hour. Don't worry, I won't die today."
The others looked at each other and then quietly left.
The empty room was now empty except for Old Master Lin and Cai Wenchuan; there wasn't even a servant left.
Cai Wenchuan stood respectfully beside Old Master Lin, while the old man and his son gazed into the distance, seemingly lost in thought, their faces filled with reminiscence.
After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse: "Xiao Cai, there's something I need to ask you."
Cai Wenchuan froze, his body tense as if on a string.
Grandpa Lin said slowly, "Eighteen years ago, you gave me an answer, but I still had doubts. At that time, you were young, just a little boy. I believe that children don't lie. But today, I want to ask you again. As an adult, answer me once more. Please tell the truth. I believe you."
Cai Wenchuan's back was slightly sweaty, and he answered softly, "Yes."
The old man and his son slowly said, "In my life, I have only loved two women. One was Tingfeng's mother, but later the two of us drifted further and further apart and became parallel lines, and the feelings were gone. The second woman is Azi, and I still love her to this day."
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